Ralph Arnold Obituary

Arnold, Ralph M. 77; Photographer, Painter, Printmaker and Bookbinder; Professor Emeritus, Loyola University Fine Arts Department; longtime Member of the Illinois Arts Council; Adjunct Lecturer, Art Institute of Chicago Department of Museum Education; passed away May 10, 2006. Beloved life partner for over 50 years to William Frederick, fond cousin of Jeanie Williams and Emmett Brooks, dear friend of many and faithful companion of Mickey the cat. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Chicago Academy for the Arts, 1010 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60622, 312-421-0202. Services are private. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 28, 2006.
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To Ralph's partner, Bill Frederick - We are so sorry for your loss. We read the Chicago magazine article about the two of you in the June 2004 issue and immediately wanted to contact you. Coincidentally, we came across Ralph's obituary recently and made the connection and felt so sad. Please know that we are a similar couple who wished that we could have been friends. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you out. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Nan & Linda

June 5, 2006

You will be missed by all that you touched in a life too short but lived to the fullest. It was an honor and a pleasure to have spent the time that I did with you, and I will miss you. On behalf of my entire family I say thank you for being a beloved friend Ralph.

Will a sad heart I say good-bye.

Ron Syman

June 2, 2006

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